Manager of Accounting, UCTS

Why MSI? We thrive on solving challenges. As a leading MGA, MSI combines deep underwriting expertise with insurer and reinsurer risk capacity to create specialized insurance solutions that empower distribution partners to meet customers’ unique needs.

We have a passion for crafting solutions for the important risks facing individuals and businesses. We offer an expanding suite of products – from fully-digital embedded renters coverage to high-value homeowners insurance to sophisticated commercial coverages, such as cyber liability and habitational property – delivered through agents, brokers, wholesalers and other brand partners.

Our partners and customers count on us to deliver exceptional service through a dedicated team that makes rapid resolutions a priority. We simplify the insurance experience through our advanced technology platform that supports every phase of the policy lifecycle. Bring on your challenges and let us show you how we build insurance better.

The Accounting Manager provides a high-level of accounting support and performs a variety of complex accounting tasks with a high degree of confidentiality. He/she performs a variety of work, much of which is centered around appropriate revenue recognition, utilizing judgment within prescribed standards and procedures and supervises the work of a small team of Staff.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute the month-end and quarter-end close process, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.

• Review and approve journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.

• Ensure compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements; lead internal control walkthroughs; assist in the design and implementation of new controls as needed.

• Review financial analyses of monthly and quarterly results against prior year, budget, and forecast.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues and improve processes.

• Maintain and update accounting policies and procedures in alignment with US GAAP.

• Recommend and implement solutions to improve processes and reporting efficiency.

• Create ad hoc financial reports and analysis to support business decisions.

• Prepare and review financial statement disclosures.

• Support external financial statement audits and carrier audits.

Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA required.

• Minimum of 4+ years of insurance accounting experience, with at least 1 year in a management role.

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, specifically revenue recognition (ASC 606) and insurance company, reinsurance and captive accounting (ASC 944) required.

• Strong knowledge of internal controls (SOX) required.

• Experience with financial analysis and reporting.

• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders.

Preferred skills/abilities:

• Experience working in the insurance industry at a public insurance company, reinsurance company, Managing General Agent, or similar is highly preferred.

• Proficiency in NetSuite and Workday Financials highly preferred.

Special Working Conditions:

• Fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.

• Must be able to interact effectively with various levels of management both inside and outside the organization.

Important Notice:

• This position description is intended to describe the level of work required of the person performing in the role and is not a contract. The essential responsibilities are outlined; other duties may be assigned as needs arise or as required to support the Firm. All requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate physically or mentally challenged colleagues.

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